Maintenance Technician - Summit Station

Polar Field Services, Inc. · Littleton, CO

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

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A technician-level reliability role at Polar Field Services, Inc. (industrial) in Littleton, CO. A rare opportunity to support cutting-edge science in the Arctic.

They ask for: 5+ years
Tools it names: Welding

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 28 other live reliability postings in Colorado.

Experience asked: More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Welding 41%
Root cause 34%
Team leadership 31%
PLC 28%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, service, and repair snowmobiles, power generation systems, and heavy-duty vehicles

Use computerized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and heating repairs

Execute preventive maintenance; complete logs and work reports

Collaborate across station teams to support safe, efficient operations

5+ years facilities maintenance (welding/fabrication experience)

Proficiency with diagnostic software, tools, and Microsoft Office

Able to drive trucks, snowmobiles, and other polar vehicles

Meet physical demands (confined spaces, extended standing, extreme cold)

Valid U.S. passport and driver's license

Minimum 54 hours/week

Apply Submit your application via our online portal. Join us in making a difference in one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.

Job offers are contingent on the completion of a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations as required by the National Science Foundation.

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Maintenance Technician (Seasonal) - Greenland Research Station Polar Field Services, Inc.

About Us Polar Field Services supports world-class science in the most remote environments-safely, sustainably, and reliably.

The Role Keep mission-critical equipment and facilities running in the Arctic. You'll diagnose, maintain, and repair a wide range of assets in a challenging, team-oriented setting.

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years maintaining tracked heavy-duty equipment

On-site expenses paid while deployed

A rare opportunity to support cutting-edge science in the Arctic

Deployment to Summit Station, Greenland

Dates of Deployment: February to March, April to June, June to August, August to September or October to February